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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]lots of reasons

the most simple ones include:

$costs $50K+, and extremely rare to obtain reimbursement

almost everyone sends kid to a step down program afterwards for a year - so kid is away for 15 months+ (and cost of step down can be $150K for 12 months, if not paid for - some are more likely to be paid for than others - after fighting school district, fighting insurance company etc.).   a lot of folks i know have spent $200K

depends on the dx.s/causes but wilderness is not appropriate for all kids, some can be traumatized[/quote]

There are hybrid programs that combine the outdoor experience and the therapeutic environment. It’s a bit easier to get insurance coverage but still parents are saddled with a lot of bills. With these sorts of programs, you don’t need a step down- they are designed for a home discharge maybe with an IOP, which is typically covered by insurance. But even these are extreme options, not something most kids need.

Getting payment for mental health services, no matter what they are, is really tough. [/quote]

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